Published by: HarperTeen, February 2nd 2015
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Pages: 420
Format: Ebook
In the kingdom of Lovero, nine rival Families of assassins lawfully kill people for a price. As a highly skilled member of one of these powerful clans, seventeen-year-old Lea Saldana has always trusted in the strength of her Family. Until she awakens to find them murdered and her home in flames. The Da Vias, the Saldanas’ biggest enemy, must be responsible—and Lea should have seen it coming. But her secret relationship with the Da Vias’ son, Val, has clouded her otherwise killer instinct—and given the Da Vias more reason than ever to take her Family down.
Racked with guilt and shattered over Val’s probable betrayal, Lea sets out to even the score, with her heart set on retaliation and only one thought clear in her mind: make the Da Vias pay.
Bloody and unforgiving. I LOVED it.
I wanted to read this because of the Italian vibe of the setting and the revenge story. I love a good fantasy revenge, and Assassin's Heart didn't let me down. In a world where murder is legal and Clipper Families 'clip' someone's life short for money, Lea was a fascinating character. A kind of assassin I'd never seen before, and when she went on her revenge mission, she was formidable and unforgettable.
As well as a great story, an inventive world, and the realistic and uber cool inclusion of Gods and Goddesses, there's romance that's all at once sweet, hot, and captivating. Les, the love interest, is caring and reliable and dangerous, and I loved him. Lea, the main character, is everything I want in a lady. And the two of them together just work.
A unique world, a dark revenge story that excels, and some romance to brighten it up. Will be reading Sarah Ahieh's next book for sure.
Characters ★★★★★
Setting/world ★★★★★
Writing ★★★★☆
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